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Nature Explore Classrooms

Certified Nature Explore Classrooms have demonstrated a deep commitment to connecting children with nature. Each one is unique in size, setting and structure, but they have one thing in common:

they bring a sense of wonder to children's lives. See list below Interactive Map for stories and photos

of each Certified Nature Explore Classroom.

Click on Certify Your Classroom for more information on the certification process.

Nature Explore Classrooms Interactive Map

Click on the interactive map links to find locations of Certified and In-Progress sites.

Certified Nature Explore Classrooms = Red

In-Progress Nature Explore Classrooms = Blue

 

 

 

Certified Nature Explore Classrooms

California

• Child Educational Center, La Canada, CA
• Lakeshore Kids & Company, Carson, CA
• Westminster Presbyterian Church Preschool, Westlake Village, CA

Florida

• Hurlburt Youth Center, Hurlburt Field, FL

Georgia

• St. Martin's Episcopal Early Science Lab, Atlanta, GA

Illinois

• Northminster Learning Center, Peoria, IL

Indiana

• Creative Tykes in Evansville, IN

Iowa

• Indian Creek Nature Center, Cedar Rapids, IA
• Kids’ Life Discovery Center, Chariton, IA
• Maharishi School, Fairfield, IA
• St. Ambrose University Children's Campus, Davenport, IA

Kansas

• Rainbows United, Inc. Kids Cove in Wichita, KS

   

Louisiana

• L. Leo Judice Montessori Elementary in Scott, LA

Minnesota

• Forest Lake Family Center, Forest Lake, MN
• Children's Country Day School, Mendota Heights, MN

Missouri

• Kid's Corner Preschool, Fredericktown, MO
• Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO
• Shaw Nature Reserve, Gray Summit, MO
• Union Preschool, St. Louis, MO

Nebraska

• Arbor Day Farm, Nebraska City, NE
• Bellevue Public Schools Early Childhood Program in Bellevue, NE
• Chadron State College Child Development Center Laboratory, Chadron, NE
• Child Saving Institute in Omaha, NE
• Creighton University's James R. Russell Child Development Center in Omaha, NE
• Dimensions Early Education Programs, Lincoln, NE
• Early Childhood Center at First Covenant Church in Omaha, NE
• Gifford Farms, Bellevue, NE
• Kellom Elementary School, Omaha, NE
• Outback Adventures in Lincoln, NE
• Pioneers Park in Lincoln, NE
• Ruth Staples Childhood Development Laboratory in Lincoln, NE

New Jersey

• Sunset View Farm, Andover, NJ

New York

• Bailey Arboretum in Locust Valley, NY
• CA Montessori Children's Center, Islandia, NY
• Five Towns Child Care Center, Inwood, NY
• Home Depot Foundation Community Garden in New York City, NY
• Long Island Children's Museum, Garden City, NY

Ohio

• Growing Minds Preschool, Berkey, OH

Oregon

• Schibel Teaching Farm and Childcare Center, Bend, OR

Texas

• DKH Academy, Highland Village, TX
• St. Thomas Early Learning Center, College Station, TX
  

Wyoming

• Laurie’s Inn, Casper, WY